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Simple Voice Chat

What It Is

Simple Voice Chat is pretty much exactly what it says - it provides a way to incorporate voice chat on the Minecraft server without going through a 3rd party service like Discord.

Client-Side Setup

While the Simple Voice Chat plugin is installed on the server, you also need to install a client-side plugin so that you can connect to the server and chat with other players.

Important Note: For Simple Voice Chat to function correctly, the client-side mod must precisely match the Minecraft version. Our server is currently running Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.8. Ensure you download the corresponding 1.21.5 versions of Fabric and Simple Voice Chat.

Install Plugin Loader

If you already have Fabric or Forge installed - great! Skip to the Simple Voice Chat section. If not, here's how to install Fabric - a lightweight, modern mod loader necessary to run the Simple Voice Chat mod.

  1. Download the Fabric Installer:

    • Navigate to the official Fabric website in your web browser: 
      https://fabricmc.net/use/
    • Click on the "Download installer (Universal Jar)" button. Save the .jar file to your computer (e.g., in your Downloads folder).

  2. Run the Fabric Installer:

    • Locate the downloaded .jar file (it will typically have a coffee cup icon).
    • Double-click the file to execute the installer.
      • Troubleshooting: If the installer does not launch, ensure you have Java installed. You may need to right-click the file, select "Open With," and then choose "Java(TM) Platform SE Binary" or "Java."
    • In the Fabric Installer window:
      • Verify that the "Minecraft Version" is set to server version (see the top of this page for the current server version).
      • Leave the "Loader Version" as the recommended default.
      • Confirm the "Install location" is correct (it usually defaults to your .minecraft folder).
      • Click the green "Install" button.
    • A confirmation message "Successfully installed Fabric Loader" will appear. Click "OK."

  3. Verify Fabric Installation in Minecraft Launcher:

    • Close your Minecraft Launcher if it is currently open, then re-open it.
    • In the bottom-left corner of the Launcher, next to the "Play" button, you should now see a new installation profile. It will typically be named fabric-loader-1.21.8 or similar. This indicates Fabric has been successfully added.

Install Simple Voice Chat Client-Side Mod

With your mod loader installed, you can add the voice chat mod itself.

  1. Download the Simple Voice Chat Mod File:

    • Open your web browser and go to the official Modrinth page for Simple Voice Chat: 
      https://modrinth.com/mod/simple-voice-chat
    • Navigate to the "Versions" tab.
    • Locate the version corresponding to Minecraft 1.21.8-2.5.35. You might have to go back a few pages (at the time I checked, it was 4 pages back).
    • Crucially, ensure you download the proper version for your mod loader! This will be explicitly stated next to the Minecraft version. So if you're using Fabric, get the -fabric.jar version.
    • Click the download button next to the correct version. Save the .jar file (e.g., simplevc-1.21.8-2.5.35-fabric.jar) to your computer.

  2. Locate Your Minecraft mods Folder:

    • Open your Minecraft Launcher.
    • Go to the "Installations" tab at the top.
    • Hover your mouse over the fabric-loader-1.21.8 profile you created in Step 1.
    • A folder icon will appear on the right side. Click this icon. This will open your Minecraft game directory (.minecraft).
    • Inside the .minecraft folder, look for a folder named mods.
      • If the mods folder exists, open it.
      • If the mods folder does not exist, create it: Right-click in an empty space within the .minecraft folder, select "New" > "Folder," and type mods (all lowercase). Then, open this new folder.

  3. Place the Simple Voice Chat Mod in the mods Folder:

    • Drag and drop the simplevc-1.21.8-2.5.35-fabric.jar file you downloaded from your Downloads folder directly into the mods folder you just opened.

Launch and Configure Voice Chat

With both Fabric and the Simple Voice Chat mod installed, you're ready to use in-game voice.

  1. Launch Minecraft with Fabric:

    • Open the Minecraft Launcher.
    • Confirm that the correct mod-loader profile is selected in the bottom-left dropdown. (for example, fabric-loader-1.21.8)
    • Click the green "Play" button.

  2. Join the Flora Family Minecraft Server.

  3. Configure Voice Chat Settings (In-Game):

    • Once in-game, press v to open the Voice Chat Settings.
    • Within these settings, you can:
      • Select your primary Microphone device.
      • Adjust input/output volumes.
      • Choose your activation mode (e.g., "Push to Talk" or "Voice Activity").
    • Make sure your keybind doesn't conflict with another command. You can verify thise under Options... > Controls... > Key Binds.

Troubleshooting

Microphone Permissions on Windows

Windows security settings may block microphone access for new applications. If your microphone isn't working in-game:

  1. Open the Windows Start Menu.
  2. Type "Microphone privacy settings" and press Enter.
  3. Ensure that "Allow apps to access your microphone" is toggled to ON.
  4. Also, ensure "Allow desktop apps to access your microphone" is toggled to ON.

Microphone Permissions on MacOS

Since the Minecraft app doesn't request Microphone permissions, there's no way to enable them through the minecraft executable. Instead, you'll need to use a minecraft launcher.

  • https://prismlauncher.org

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